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Encryption-Related Articles

Encryption software is a very important part of security infrastructure, but it is not the only part. Both Kryptel and Silver Key provide a very high level of data protection, but if you wrote your password on a post-it and stuck it to your monitor, the security level would be zero no matter how strong encryption was. No encryption software can guarantee that your data is safe – it is just a tool that requires some understanding and skill.

This section contains a few articles that will help you to get most from your Kryptel or Silver Key software and ensure safety of your data.

General Articles

How to Choose a Good Password

Choosing a quality hacking-resistant password is not as simple as it sounds, and this article may give you a few useful hints. The article contains practical recommendations, covering three most important how-tos: how to choose, how to use, and how not to lose.

Data Shredding

This article gives you some insight into data shredding – what is it and why do you need it. You will also find a few useful tips there.

Quick Intro to Encryption

Exactly what the title says: an introduction. Nothing new here for experienced users, but if you are new to encryption, this article can make the picture clearer.

Kryptel-related Articles

Getting Started with Kryptel

Quick introduction to basic Kryptel functions for new Kryptel users.

Kryptel Data Recovery

How-to for recovering data from a corrupted container using Kryptel Data Recovery.

Integration with Total Commander

Describes installing and using Kryptel (Kryptelite) plug-in for Total Commander. The plug-in component allows accessing Kryptel containers and Kryptel encrypted backups directly in the Total Commander panes.

Deploying Kryptel

Describes special installation types, useful mainly in multi-user environment.

Customizing Kryptel

Creating Virtual Keyboards

Describes in detail how to create a custom virtual keyboard.

Localizing Kryptel

How to localize Kryptel into another language.

Technical Information

The purpose of these articles is to provide information on internal data formats for public scrutiny. At least a basic understanding of programming is required.

Kryptel Storage Model

An introduction to Kryptel storage model, required for understanding other technical articles.

Kryptel 6 Advanced Storage

Structure of standard Kryptel 6 container.

Kryptel FIPS 140-2 Storage

Structure of FIPS 140-2 -compliant Kryptel container.

Kryptel Agents

Specifications of Kryptel File Agent and Kryptel Backup Agent.

Encrypted Stream

Encrypted stream is a basic encryption building block. This article describes how a block of source data is converted to an encrypted form.

Key File

Describes the format of Kryptel key file.